In October 2009, the archaeological National Park of Avdat in the Israeli Negev desert was anonymously vandalized (Figure 1). Widely publicized in the media, the vandalism was depicted as a destruction of a heritage site of the utmost importance. Following the arrest of local Bedouin suspected of committing the act in retaliation for the destruction of illegal buildings in their nearby home village, the Jewish regional council mayor emphasized the urgency of commencing a battle against the Bedouin over control of the Negev lands.

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First of a series of over 20 articles based on presentations from the World Archaeology Conference 7 in Jordan

Chemi Schiff starts off by looking at contemporary ideological use of archaeology and how it illuminates the challenges societies face in their quest to reconstruct their national identity.

Recent processes of globalization enabled the reconstruction of the Nabatean town of Avdat in a more pluralistic and inclusive manner, however, is this processes paradoxically reinstated the estrangement of the indigenous local Bedouins.

The first week of the new season started on the 18th of May. This was a one week course for archaeologically inclined members of the public and we were joined by Roy, an IT specialist from the UK, and Damien, a road traffic accident investigator from Dublin, and of course Abigail, who has come back to Achill Archaeological Field School for a second year, this time as a Trainee Supervisor. After an introduction session in the Field School’s Lecture Room, we headed up to Slievemore to begin the excavation at the Cromlech Tumulus site and associated Danish Ditch or prebog field wall. - See more at: http://www.archaeological.org/news/achillisland/19416#sthash.9z9i8bhF.dpuf

This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone interested in Roman History to experience the excavated site of Roman Colchester, and the work carried out by dedicated archaeologists and conservationists. The Roman Circus is a great discovery.

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